Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION
11 June 2026

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"
Matthew 6:26

Since taking on the responsibility of leading TOS, I have often found myself burdened by anxiety and concern. The constant demands of ministry, together with the ongoing challenge of securing sufficient funds to meet TOS’s monthly operational needs, frequently threatened to rob me of my peace. Yet, in the midst of these pressures, the Lord repeatedly redirected my heart to the truth of His Word.

Time and again, Jesus reminded me to lift my eyes from my circumstances and observe the sparrows around me. Through this simple yet profound lesson, He reassured me of His faithful care and provision. If God faithfully feeds the birds of the air, how much more will He provide for those who belong to Him and for the work He has called them to do? As I learned to focus less on my problems and more on God’s promises, my anxiety gradually gave way to trust. He taught me to depend not on my own strength or resources, but on His unfailing faithfulness.

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:26 reveal an important spiritual truth. While prudent planning and responsible stewardship are necessary, our ultimate security is never found in careful strategies, financial reserves, or human effort. Our security rests in God’s providential care. Worry cannot solve our deepest needs, extend our lives, or change tomorrow. Instead, it drains our strength, clouds our perspective, and distracts us from the faithfulness of God.

The birds serve as a daily reminder of this truth. They neither store up wealth nor live in anxious fear, yet God faithfully sustains them. In the same way, our Heavenly Father knows every need we face and promises to care for us. When anxiety arises, we can rest in the comforting assurance that we are infinitely valuable in His sight and securely held in His loving hands.

Matthew 6:26 calls believers to live with faith-filled dependence on God. As we work diligently and steward responsibly, we do so with confidence, knowing that our Heavenly Father is fully aware of our needs and will provide according to His perfect wisdom, timing, and purpose.

“The Father who sustains the birds has never failed to sustain His children.”